Thursday, September 16, 2010

World News Briefs -- September 16, 2010



Clinton, Abbas Meet As Peace Talks End -- Wall Street Journal

RAMALLAH, West Bank—U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton met with Palestinian President Abbas at his headquarters here Thursday, ending three days of mediation in Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations but failing to win resolution of a dispute over settlement-building that threatens to sink the newly launched talks.

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MIDDLE EAST

Abbas sees no alternative to peace talks. Israel rejects 3-month extension of settlement curbs.

Israel: Phosphorus bombshells launched from Gaza.

At least 6 Iraqis killed in joint U.S.-Iraqi raid.

At least 10 die in blast in southeast Turkey-officials. More news here.

ASIA

US envoy says pursuing talks, sanctions on NKorea. North Korea proposes military talks with south.

Pakistan's Musharraf attempts political comeback.

Philippines: At least 10 might be charged in deadly bus rescue.

Cambodia indicts four Khmer Rouge leaders.

AFRICA

Ethiopia 'kills 123' ONLF rebels and surrounds 90 more.

Guinea postpones presidential poll.

U.S. begins diplomatic effort to rescue peace plan in Sudan. US welcomes progress toward Sudan referendum.

Charles Taylor's war-crimes lawyer in South Africa.

Seven employees of French firms kidnapped in Niger.

EUROPE

France bans burqas in public though law may face challenge.

Berlusconi condemns EU commissioner who criticised Sarkozy.

Papal visit stirs Scotland's Catholics despite gloom.

AMERICAS

US Secretary of Defense Gates, Russian minister meet after military relations hit 'low point'

Chavez aims to keep control of Venezuela's parliament.

Mexican Independence Day: Across Latin America, bicentennial parties abound. Hundreds of thousands party as Mexico turns 200.

New estimate for rescue of trapped Chile miners.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Lawsuit planned after protesters put on US terror list.

US drones are pounding Pakistan's North Waziristan. Here's why.

N.Y. man helped get funds to attempted Times Square bomber, officials say.

Aid to counter Al Qaeda in Yemen divides U.S. officials.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

US homes lost to foreclosure up 25 pct on year.

Soros insider trading case to be reviewed.

Japan PM says ready to step into forex markets again.

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